Next Steps

Post-Orientation Checklist Items

Canvas WOW course & Zoom Advising
Check your Wise email after your Orientation session for information on how to complete your Canvas Wise Orientation Welcome (WOW) course and schedule your individual Zoom advising and course registration appointment with your academic advisor for the week following your Orientation session.

Health Packet
Download and submit your required Pre-Entrance Health Packet that is due by August 1 for students entering in the fall (by January 2 for spring). Note that it does require updated immunization information and the signature of a health care professional, so ensure that you don’t delay in completing the form.

Cavs Card ID
Upload a photo for your Cavs Card ID. Cards will be available for pick-up at move-in (residential students) or when classes start (commuters) be sure your photo is uploaded at least three days in advance of your intended pick-up date. More details will be provided to your Wise email closer to the start of the semester.

Parking Registration & Decal
If you plan to bring a vehicle to campus, you are required to register it and purchase your decal either online or in-person from the Campus Police Department.

Textbooks & Supplies
In addition to apparel, snacks and other retail items, the UVA Wise Bookstore offers textbooks for purchase (and some titles for rent) prior to the start of each semester. In most classes, students may use their preferred supplies for notetaking and studying (binder, notebook, etc.).  Any other specific requirements will be shared by the instructor on the first day of class and/or in the syllabus available in Canvas just before classes begin.

Semester Start
The start of the each semester includes a variety of kick-off events, move-in for residential students, Expedition for all first-year students (commuter & residential), and other activities. Check out the Welcome Week webpage for more details.

Additional Items

After completing the checklist items above, new students should also consider/complete these items if not already completed:

Verification
If you are a Virginia resident or ARC-eligible student, the required form is linked in your applicant portal. Please complete and return any supporting documents prior to your Orientation session.

Final Transcripts/Test Scores
As soon as final grades/scores are available, students are required to submit official copies of ALL final high school transcripts, college transcripts (including for any dual enrollment courses), as well as AP/IB test scores to the UVA Wise Admissions Office, 1 College Avenue, Wise VA 24293 or online via Parchment. Course credit cannot be added to your academic record until official transcripts and scores have been received and evaluated. 

Campus Housing
Complete the online Application for Campus Housing if you plan to reside on campus. The Housing Portal opens to new summer/fall students in April. Note that UVA Wise has a first-year residency requirement; learn more online. Students will use their UVA Wise username & password to log in.

Financial Aid
Check the Financial Aid tab in the my.uvawise.edu portal for updates or any needed Financial Aid Office information, including the online FAFSA and any required verification items.

TRIO/SSS
Explore TRIO Student Support Services which provide free academic support to student participants who meet one or more of these criteria – first-generation college student, have limited income, or have a disability – and submit the online application.